VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 2004 Owners Manual

To he lp prev ent paint damage to the engine
hood , place wiper blades against th e winds hie ld
after they have dried . Do not le t them snap back
in to p lace.
Washing with a power washer
first r ead and note the introdu ctory information and heed the on pagc262.
A lways follow the instr u ctions
th ere is enoug h dis tan ce to soft ma te­
ria ls s uch as rubb er h ose s or insulatin g material as
well a s th e s en so rs of the Dis tance Co ntrol
sys te m . Th e
Never usc conce ntrated jet nozz les or dirt bla sters
Imp rope r usc of power washers can cause se­
rious invisibl e permanent d a m age leading to
ti re failur e and loss of ve hicle cont rol. This can cause accide nts and se riou s person al injury.
Keep sufficient di stance b e tween wate r je t
and tir es. Never wash tir es with a no zzle that sprays th e wa ter out in a direct stream re g ard­
l ess of th e di stance to the tir e and even for a very
short time .
Neve r u sc b lasters ." to clean tires. Even
a relatively long spraying dista nce and very
s hort applicatio n tim e can do visi ble or inv is ibl e damage to tire s.
Core, maintenance
Lock the hatc h to prevent unintentional ope ning in the car
the ve hicl e has been wash ed , th e wet
b ra kes or, in winter, brake discs or pads coated
w ith icc, rea ct slowe r and need l onger stopping
dista nces.
A lways dry the brakes and clean off any ic e
coa ting s with a few care ful applicatio ns of th e
bra ke. Make sure no t to endan ge r ot11er motor­
i sts or c yclists or disobey legal requi rements.
Note
Wate r temperature should not be m ore tha n
To he lp prevent damag e to paint, do not was h th e ve hicl e in dir ect sunli ght.
In order for and Assis t to work correctly, the sensors in the rear bumper must b e kept clean and clear of snow and ice. When using a pow er was her or steam clean er,
onl y spray the se n so rs directly for a short peri od
o f tim e and always keep the nozzle at l eas t4
in ch es em) from the sensor.
D o not clea n icy or snow- covere d w indow s
w ith
When washin g or rinsin g the vehicle in cold
weather, do no t let wate r ge t into the lock cylin ­
d
ers or po int the hose at gaps around th e doo rs ,
hood or rea r hatcl1. The w ate r could freeze on t11c
locks and sea ls and mak e it difficu lt to open th e

Please first read and n o te the introduc tory informa tion and heed the on page 262.
Cleaning windows
and outside mirrors
windows and outside mirror s with a mercially available alcohol-based window cleaner.
Dry windows
and mirrors with a clean chamois or a lint -free cloth. Do no t use a ch amoi s that has
b ee n used to wip e painted surfaces because it have absorbed an oily res idue that will smear the
g lass surf aces .
Usc window cleaner
or a silicone remover move rubb er, oil, gre ase a nd silico ne depos its
Removing wax residue
A utomat ic ca r was hes an d ve hicl e c
are produ cts
ca n leave a wax res idu e on all glass s u rfaces. These
wax residues can only be re m ove d with special clea ne rs o r cleani ng cloths. Wax re sidue left on t h e
windshield can cause the windshield w ipe rs to
g rab and squeak instead of glidin g smoothly. We recommend that after every car wash you remove
any wax resid ue left on th e w indsh ield w ith a
clea ning cloth.
W ind shi eld w ip
er squeak and grab can be red uced
b y the windshi eld was her fluid tank with a
w ip er fluid containin g wax-remov ing ag ents. Make sur e to maint ain the proper mixing ratio
w hen movin g cleaning cannot remove wax
mova l of wax residu e, Volkswagen recomme nds th e follow ing clean ers :
For the warme r months, Scheib cnklar Sommer
G 184 A I or equival ent. Mixing ratio parts wa te r) in the shi eld was her reservoir.
All-seaso n Scheib en kla r G 164 A2 or ale nt. Mixing ratio in winter
erwise mixing ratio 1:4 in winds hield washe r
Window cleaning cloths 522 AI or equivalent f o r all w ind ows and side mirrors.
Removing snow
Hemove
snow from all wind ows and outsid e
rec tion, never back and forth. Dirt can scratch the
w indow when m ov ing th e sc raper backwa rd.
Dirt y or fogged up window s re duce visibility and in cre ase the ri sk of accidents and seriou s sonal injury.
Don't drive until you have clear visibility through all windows.
Note
Never mix recomm ended cleaning agents wit h
o th er cleaning agents in the windshield washer reservoir.lfyou thi s co uld cause sediments or o th er by-produ cts that ca n clog the windshield wiper nozzles.
Neve r use warm or ho t water to remove snow and ice from windows and mirror s. This could cause the glass to crack!
Antennas installed on th e insides of windows can be damaged b y abrasive objects or by sive or acidic cleaning agents or other ch emicals. Do not plac e any stick ers on the
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first r ead and not e th e introdu cto ry in fo rmati on and heed th e on page 262.
wip er b lades have a g raphit e
coating. Th e gra phit e coating le ts th e w ip er b la d es
g lid e smoothl y over the w ind shi eld.lfthis coating
i s worn or d am age d, the w ipers m ay grab or squ eak.
wip er bla d es regularly. Wiper blades that grab and squeak m ust b e re placed if worn or
Replace wo m or damaged wip er b lades ate ly. R ep lac em ent may be purch ased fro m
a ny authorize d Se rv ic e Faci lity
Lifting and windshield wiper arms
W he n lift in g o r re plac ing a w iper b la d e o n grip it onl y b y its m ounting and not by
th e blad e itself.
For windshi eld wipe rs p lease note: M ove the
w ip er a rm s in to th e serv ice pos ition prior to lifting
th em awa y fro m the page 128.
Cleaning th e wiper blades
Lift and the wip er arm(s) awa y from the
w ind shi eld I rea r w indow.
Usin g a soft cloth, care full y re m ove dust a nd dirt fro m th e wiper bla d es.
clean th em
w ith a sp onge or
Changing the w ip er blades on th e windshi eld
Lift and th e wipe r arm(s ) awa y from th e
w in dsh ie ld I re a r w ind ow .
maintenanc e
Fig. 159 Changing the rear windo w wip e r b lades.
and h o ld th e re le a se 15 8 and th e w iper blade off in the direc tio n of th e
a rro w.
a
Lo we r th e arm b ack onto the w in d shield .
Changing the rear window w iper
Lift and tilt th e w iper a rm aw ay fro m the
w ind ow.
and ho ld t he re lease 1 5 9
W hile th e w iper b lade in the direc tio n of th e w ip e r !59 (arro w off th e
wip er blade in the dir ection of th e This
m ay require moderat ely
a new wiper bl ade o f th e same length and type onto th e w ip er a rm b y pu shin g in the pos ite dir ectio n of th e arrow ® until it l atc h es.
Th e w ip e r b lade must b e in the fo ld ed -aw ay
Low er th e arm bac k onto the rea r w indow.
Worn
or d ir ty wiper blades reduce visibilit y and increase the ri sk of accidents and se riou s so n al in jury.
Always change wip er blades if th ey are or if they cannot clea n the
Note
Damag ed or dirty w ip er blades can sc ra tch the window.
graphit e coating on th e
wiper blades.

Note (cont inued)
Do not clean the window s with nail poli sh re mover, paint thinner or simil ar
Waxing and polishing vehicle paint
first r ead an d note th e introducwry information an d heed th e on page 262.
Waxing
A
good coat of w ax help s no lo nger form s drop s and runs when th e pa int is ap pl y a new coat of goo d hard wax protect th e ve hicle again.
E ve n
if a wax solution is use d regularly
firs t read a n d note th e int rod uctory informa ti on an d heed th e on page 262.
chrome parts w ith a dam p clot h. swage n recommends re mov ing surface spots or
res id u e w ith a c hrome care product. ch ro me
p an s w ith a
first read a n d note the introd uctory info rmation and heed th e on page 262.
is d iff ere n tia te between o d ized surfaces an d alumin um , s uch as an fram e. The s urfaces sh o ul d not
b e treated a lu mi num, however. Never use insect re movin g sponges, ro ugh kit ch e n
s ponges or similar abra sive ite m s.
anodized surfaces w ith a clean, damp,
lint-free clo th.
If t he surfaces are ve ry dirty, use sp ecia l
care and maint enance
Polishing
your ve hicle if the pailll has lo st its s hin e
a nd the gloss cannot be brou gh t back wax .
T
he v ehicle must be waxe d afte r pol ishing if the
seal th e paint.
Note
To help prevent da mage, do no t use hard w ax or
Do no t w ax or your vehicle if it is dirty, or in a sandy or dusty place.
Note
To help p re v ent scratc hing ch ro me surfaces :
Do not us e abrasive cleaners or abrasive sponges.
D o no t clean or p olish chrome parts o r other ve hicl e surfaces in a sandy o r dusty place.
D o no t surfaces that a re
Note
To h e lp prev ent d amage to anodized surfaces:
Neve r usc sol vents, or abrasive sp onges o r
cleaners.
Neve r use
Do not use abrasive cleaners or abmsive
sponges.
D o not anodized surfaces in sandy o r dusty places.
surfaces that are
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rims
Please fir st read and no te the introducto ry inform atio n and heed the WARN INGS on page 262.
Cleaning
steel wheel s
S
tubborn brake dus t can b e removed an in ­dustrial clean e r. s teel wheel s regularly with
a se pa rat e s po nge.
Repai r any paint damage o n steel wheels befor e rust begins to fo rm .
Cleaning alloy
wheels
Every two weeks: Wash road salt and brak e dust ofT alloy wheel s, and clean the w heels w ith an ac id-
of rubber door and window
Please information and heed the WARNINGS on p age262.
T he
rubbe r seals around the d oors and w indow s
will s ta y soft a nd flexib le, sea l bett er and la st
De-icing door
Please informatio n and heed th e WARNINGS on page 262.
Volkswage n recommends us in g only genuine Volkswagen spray with lubricating and anti -corro­
s iv e pro perti es de-ice door lock cylind ers.
Undercoatin g
Ple ase read and n ot e the introductory heed th e o n page 262.
The ve hicl e underbody is co ated to help protect it
f rom corrosio n and damage. The undercoating could b e damaged durin g normal u se. We there­
for e recommend that you have the protectiv e coat­in gs on the underbody and su sp e nsion in spected
regularly, and repaired if necessary.
compound to the wheel s.
road and brake dust are not re m ove d regu­
larly, they can corrode m etal.
the protective coating is damaged, fo r example
b y s tone impact, repai r the damaged area right
longer if the seals are treat ed regu larly with a suit­
able rubbe r care product.
B efor e applyin g the treatment, usc a soft cloth to
r emove dust and dirt from the rubber
Lock de-ic ers that contain grease solvents can cause the lock cylinder to
Undercoating and rust-proofin g products can catch fire on the hot ex h au st sy stem or any othe r
h ot engine componen t.
Neve r apply additional undercoating or rust
proofi ng on or near the ex hau st manifold, the exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, the heat s hields, or any oll 1e r hot vehi cle component

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the o n page 262.
The e ngin e compartment of a ve hicle is a ge ro u s area page 242.
If nec essary, the e ngin e compartment should be
clean ed b y an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
a uthori zed Volkswage n
tectio n and damage electrical components, among oth er things. In addition, water could enter dire ctly into the ve hicl e interio r through the plenum CD.
If the engine compartment is extremely dirty, have
it clean ed prof essionally by your authorized swage n dea ler or authorized Volkswagen Fac ility .
Plenum chamber
The pl enum ch am ber is loca te d in the engin e compartment betwee n wind shi eld and engin e, under a pe rforated cover. Outs ide air is take n into
the vehicl e int erior fro m the pl enum chambe r via the heating and air cond itioni ng sys tem.
Regularly remove leaves and other loose object s
from the plenum chamber cover by hand or with a
vacuum cleaner.
Injuri es, sca lding , accident and fire hazard s can occur gine compartment!
Before working in the engine compartment, be sure to fa miliarizeyourselfwith the n ecessary
procedures and generally accepted safety
caut.ions page 242.
Note
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vere dam age to the veh.icle .
Wash th e e ngine compartm ent only in cial wash bays so that th e oily dirt and fuel
res idue th a t are washed off the vehicl e
legalto was h the en g in e compartm ent anywhere
other than at su ch sp ecified locations .
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Introduct ion
information on th e lowing:
Caring for upholst ery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Clean ing upholstery, fabric trim and . 271
Care and
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Modern clothing fabr ics su ch as dark den im may
not becompl etelycolorfast. Even w ith normal use ,
d ye from these and other fabri cs can rub on seat uphol stery a nd le ave vis ibl e disco lorations (espec ially on ligh t-colored seat upho ls tery) . This
i s caused by a lack of col orfa stn ess in the clothing
fabri c, not by any fa ult in the sea t upholstery
fabr ic. To help preve nt damage he seat always make sure your clo thing is col orfast.
Volkswag en r ecommends having a qualified cialist re m ove any di scolo ration s from the seat holstery.
More information:
ca re and pag e 262
acc esso ries, repa irs and modification s page303
Vehicle
care product s ca n be dangerous. proper use can cause accidents , burns, soning, or oth er seri ous perso na l in juries.
Alway s sto re vehicle care p roducts onl y in
origin al containers that are secure ly closed.
Care, maintenance
A lways read hee d the in structions and on th e packag e.
To red uce the risk of poisoning, never use
empty food or beverage containers
A lwa ys keep vehicl e ca re produc ts out of the rea ch of c hildr en.
plication . Th ere fore , only usc s uch product
Never use fuel , turpentine, engin e nail
pol is h r emover or other volatile fluids fo r hicl e ca re. They are poisonous and hi ghl y mabl e.
Improper care and cleaning of ve hicle nents ca n compromi se th e vehicle' s sa fe ty tures cause se rio us pe rso na l injury .
Always clean and maintain vehi cle
usc approved or r ecommende d clean ers.
products containin g so lvents ca n
d amage plastics and
To help prevent damage, have stubborn stains remo ved by a professio nal has the necessary
ex pcrlisc ex perience.
thori zecl Volkswage n dealers and auth orized Volk swage n

Caring for upholstery
first read and note the int roductory information and heed the on page
Checklist
note the following when it comes to the care and preser va tion of the
Faste n e rs can damage upho ls te 1y fabric . B efore you get into the veh icle, fasteners that could com e int o wit h fabrics and
Sharp-edged objects and items on and phone cases, zippers, rivets, and rhinestones) can materia l and fabri c trim.1b help prevent damage, do no t let su ch items com e into direct contact with the and fa bric trim .
Dust and dirt pa rticles in pores, folds, and seams ca n have surface damage .
clothing for colo r-fas tness to help prevent upho ls tery discoloration, especially to ore d
Note
Disregarding the upholstery-related checklist may lead to damage or of stery and fabric trim.
note and follow the points
oration remove d by an authorized
first read and not e the information and heed the on
Normal
Befor e using a n y
A soft sponge or a commercially free mic rofiber
Vehicle care and maintenance
su rfaces with a cotto n or or a commercially avai lable lint-free
mi cro fib er
fabri c trim with light generalized soiling can be cleaned with a commercially able cleaner.
and trim with h eavy generalized soiling should b e b y specia li sts.
Stain r
emoval
removing stains, it may be to the area around the stain as the s tai ned spot itself. Thi s is especially true if the rounding a rea is darkened by generalized the trea ted area may be lighter than the untrea ted area.

Type of stain
Water-based Apply a mild detergent solution with a sponge.
Dab dry with an absorbent cloth.
Persist directly to the s tain . Rub the paste into the
f a bric.
t> Apply clear water u sing a cloth or sponge to remove detergent residu e t> Dab dry with an absorbent cloth.
Grease-based and rub it into the fabri c. t> Dab off dissolved grease and color residue w ith an absorbent cloth. t> Then wipe with clear water. Do not soak uphols tery.
a l Soap su ch a s bile soap can be used as a detergent paste .
Note ---
fir st read and note the introductory information and heed the on page
If yo u have question s regarding the care and cleaning of th e leather uphols tery in the vehicle,
please contact an authorized Volk swagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Faciliry.
tics, this is an untreated napa le ather that will vide very comfortabl e seating. Delica te veins,
closed scars , insect bites, fold s, and a slightly clouded color remain visible and represent thentic characteristics of the natural material.
should keep thi s in mind if the leath er is going to be ex -
maintenance
Note
Do not soak
Do not treat with leather care products, solvents, floor wax, shoe polish, stain remover or similar products.
Do not use brushes for damp cleaning. cause they can damage upholstery surfaces.
Do not use a steam cleaner, because will penetrate deeper into tl1e
posed to seve re wear from children, animals, or other facto rs . B y contrast, leather that has a tective coati ng is more robust. This has a positive
effec t o n the leath er's durability in daily use. The typical na tural characteristics are hardl y visib le or no lo ng er vis ib le at but that has no impact on the qualit y of the leather itself. The typical teristics of untreated leath er a re much more
Af te r each cleaning, apply cream that proofs the leather and protects it against the sun. Such creams also n o uri sh th e leather, let it breathe, keep it flexible and moisturized. At the same tim e it protects the s urfa ce.
leather every two to three months
Treat leathe r with a suitabl e leather-care product t wice a CD.
Apply cleaning and care products extremely
sparing ly.
R emove fresh stain s such as ballpoint pen, li p-
s tick, ink, shoe polis h, etc. as soon as poss ible.

the leather's co lo r. If necessary, fresh fading spots with a sp ec iall y-co lored le a th er
c ream.
th e leath er with a soft cloth.
Ty pe
of stain Cleaning
Volk swagen recommends u sin g a slight ly
App ly m ild soap so luti on using a damp Dab dry w ith an ab so rbent cloth .
Grease-based
po int pen , m arker, nail
p olish , latex paint , or sh oe
p olish.
[> Dab dry with an absorbent clo th .
[> C lean with sp ec ia l s ta in remover des igned for le ather.
Mild soa p so lution: Two tablespoons of liquid soap in one quart of water.
Note
Neve r treat leather wit h solvents, flo or w ax,
shoe polish, stai n remover or simil ar products.
up spilled liquid s immediately using an ab so rbent cloth, as liquid penetrates lea ther faces within a few seconds.
first read and note th e int roductory information and heed the on p age
Note --------------------~ If the ve hicl e is left in the sun f o r a long time,
cove r the uphols tery to protect th e leather from direct sunli ght and to help p revent fading and co loration.
Sligh t disco lorat io n caused by wear and tear is normal.
Note
Do not cle an leatherett e with solvents, floor wax, shoe poli sh , s tain remover, or s imilar u cts.
These can cause cause the material to become briule and brea.k. Sh arp-edge d objects and items on clothin g and belts (such as belt clips, cell phone cases, zipp ers , riv ets , and rhinestones ) can damage uphol stery mate rial and fabric trim.
If the vehicl e is left in the s un for a long time, cover the upholstery to prot ect the leat herette from direct sunli ght and to h elp prevent fading or
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